Learn about the biologic, or regenerative, therapies that have altered the way many equine veterinarians treat problematic joints.
Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.
Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.
Orthobiologics are emerging tools in veterinary medicine that use the body’s natural defense mechanisms to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems.
Research shows platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy can help treat post-breeding inflammation in mares.
It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.
A veterinary sports medicine and rehab specialist describes what we know about orthobiologic therapies for OA in horses and their high likelihood for variable responses.
These mesenchymal stem cells might be a highly effective treatment option in horses with osteoarthritis.
Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.
Learn more about stem cell therapy and how veterinarians use it to help rehabilitate injured horses.
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
One sport horse veterinarian describes how to choose a system and maximize its benefits in equine practice.
Standing surgery allows for treatment options that might not have been possible previously due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
The key concepts behind 6 orthobiologics available to equine veterinarians.
A young Quarter Horse reiner undergoes treatment for a left-hind proximal suspensory ligament injury.
Practitioners use electrotherapy methods ranging from vibration and lasers to shock wave in equine injury rehabilitation.
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